Popular American YouTuber Drew Binsky, known for his travel videos across the globe, revealed on Thursday that he is currently stranded in Pakistan due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. The vlogger, who boasts over five million YouTube subscribers and 1.2 million Instagram followers, shared the news via an Instagram post, assuring fans that he is safe despite the circumstances.
“I’m stuck in Pakistan right now due to the conflict with India, and all airports are closed. Thanks for all your thoughts and messages – I’m doing okay,” Binsky wrote, alongside a video showing scenes from northern Pakistan.
The closure of Pakistan’s airspace—particularly at major airports in Lahore and Islamabad—was announced late Wednesday night amid rising cross-border hostilities. Karachi Airport, however, remains operational. Binsky had planned to fly back to the United States from Islamabad this weekend but now says he intends to explore the northern areas of the country while awaiting updates.
In his video update, Binsky mentioned that he is in a region close to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and documented visuals of local protests. If the airspace closure persists, his backup plan is to travel overland to Kabul, Afghanistan, and catch a flight to the U.S. from there.
Previous India Visit Sparked Controversy
Drew Binsky’s current predicament in Pakistan comes months after he made headlines during his trip to India. In December, he criticized a business class flight from London to Amritsar, calling it the “worst business class” experience of his life. Binsky claimed his seat was broken and said he had to eat his meal “on a pillow covered in human hair.”
In another instance, he expressed his frustration over missing the Mahakumbh Mela after being stuck in traffic for 19 hours, forcing him to spend the night in his car.
Despite the challenges, Binsky has continued to engage his audience with candid travel updates, and his followers are closely watching his movements as geopolitical tensions affect global travel plans.
Sources By Agencies
